The Beaver Theory : The triumphant finale to the bestselling Rabbit Factor Trilogy 'The comic thriller of the year' (Sunday Times) : 3

Author: Tuomainen, Antti

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 12 October 2023 by Orenda Books in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Rabbit Factor Trilogy' series.

Hardback | 272 pages
138 x 206 x 24 | 280g

Can everyones favourite insurance mathematician, Henri, combine the increasingly dangerous world of adventure parks with the unpredictability of blended-family life? Hes about to find out in the final instalment of the hilarious, nail-biting Rabbit Factor Trilogy.

'Ajoyous, triumphant conclusion to Tuomainens trilogy the comic thriller of the year'Sunday TimesTHRILLER OF THE YEAR Quirky crime capers dont come more left field than the Rabbit trilogy extremely funny, with a wicked line in social satireDaily Mail One of those rare writers who manages to deftly balance intrigue, noir and a deliciously ironic sense of humourVaseem Khan Henri Koskinen, intrepid insurance mathematician and adventure-park entrepreneur, firmly believes in the power of common sense and order. That is until he moves in with painter Laura Helanto and her daughter As Henri realises he has inadvertently become part of a group of local dads, a competing adventure park is seeking to expand their operations, not always sticking to the law in the process Is it possible to combine the increasingly dangerous world of the adventure-park business with the unpredictability of life in a blended family? At first glance, the two appear to have only one thing in common: neither deals particularly well with a mounting body count.

In order to solve this seemingly impossible conundrum, Henri is forced to step far beyond the mathematical precision of his comfort zone and the stakes have never been higher Warmly funny, quirky, touching, and a nail-biting triumph of a thriller,The Beaver Theoryis the final instalment in the award-winning Rabbit Factor Trilogy, as Henri encounters the biggest challenge of his career, with hair-raising results Soon to be a major motion picture starring Steve Carell Praise for the Rabbit Factor Trilogy: Finland's greatest exportM.J. Arlidge The funniest writer in EuropeThe Times Thrilling and warmly human. In these uncertain times, what better hero than an actuary?'Chris Brookmyre Delightfully funnyGuardian Unlike anything else out there'The Times A thrilling and hilarious readLiz Nugent Charming, funny and clever, this is a novel to cheer up anyone who is finding life a little toughLiterary Review A delight from start to finishBig Issue 'Original and brilliant story-telling'Helen FitzGerald A coruscating comedySunday Times 'You dont expect to laugh when youre reading about terrible crimes, but thats what youll do when you pick up one of Tuomainens decidedly quirky thrillers'New York Times A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is knownPublishers Weekly Right up there with the bestTimes Literary Supplement A thriller with black comedy worth of NabokovTelegraph